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Formosa Aroma

4.2 (605 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Pineapple Passionfruit Yerba mate and Matcha Pudding Milk Tea.
Maleerat P.

I got pineapple passion fruit Yerba Mate tea. It had a lot of pineapple pieces. It is herbal tea and it tasted like medicine to me but my hubby liked it So he took over my drink and I ordered Oolong milk tea with jelly. I liked it so much better. They have milk alternatives and even different tea types. I also loved the white peach green tea I got the previous visit. It had a nice fragrance. The tea is good here. I mean the actual tea...and they have quite a few tea options ... different oolong and green types. My hubby liked his Matcha pudding milk tea. Not super sweet and the pudding had a good amount of matcha flavor. Service is ok! Not much interaction. Employee seemed tired and not talkative & not smiling. May be it was towards the end of the day or it was not her good day. Place was a bit dirty. Tables didn't get cleaned. Also maybe because it was the end of day. Interior is a little small....not a ton of tables. Looks cool. The neon sign is nice.

Golden Phoenix Oolong Milk Tea, $7.50 prior to tax
Vic C.

Did you know that Formosa Aroma has weekly buy one get one free deals? I frequent the location in Temple City but sine my husband and I were in the general area, we decided to come to this location on a Saturday afternoon, a little before 1:45 pm. This location is very close to BBQ chicken. We were able to park on the curb. We decided to get the buy one get one free special, which was the Golden Phoenix Oolong Milk Tea, $7.50 prior to tax. We made medications that included no boba, no ice and no sugar. Often times, I like to have my sweetness level at either zero or 25% (or 30% if that is the next lowest the tea shop can go to) sweetness level. My husband and I both thought this drink was good. It was similar to a classic milk tea drink, but a little lighter. Service wasn't as friendly as the location in Temple City and the unisex restroom wasn't as clean either. But overall, we had a good experience. Wait time for our drinks wasn't too long, about 5-6 minutes. I still prefer the Temple City location but would come here if I was in the area. Please note that there are different weekly specials for both locations in Temple City and Alhambra. You can find out what their weekly specials are on Formosa Aroma's Instagram page.

Vic V.

The moment you walk into Formosa Aroma, you can smell how fragrant it is. I decided to customize my tea and went with Rooibos Milk Tea that had 50% sugar, oat milk and purple sweet rice for my topping. The tea flavor is a bit on the lighter side and I do wish that the purple rice was sweeter. There was plenty of seating and I liked how they were charged by the tables. The interior is nice and to the left of the register you can see what kinds of teas you can use to customize your drink which was a nice touch. I can see myself coming to Formosa Aroma again whenever I am in the area.

Menu - adjustment (Mar 2026)
Luke L.

Formosa Aroma is a local tea shop with three locations in Alhambra, Temple City, and San Jose as of April 2026. Owner Lucy started as a pharmacist but eventually felt uninspired and ended up getting into the tea shop business. She opened the first brick-and-mortar store at this flagship Alhambra location in 2023. There used to be a Tea Station right next to Formosa Aroma, but the shop closed in 2020 and was replaced with bb.q Chicken Alhambra. [Parking]: There is a free and private indoor parking garage behind the building. [Ambiance & ordering]: Plenty of indoor tables with no outdoor seating. Customers place their orders at the cashier counter. There is one unisex restroom here. It didn't take too long for my drink to be ready. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted drinks are Golden Phoenix Oolong, Iron Buddha Milk Tea, and Luye Red Oolong Milk Tea. Customers can also create their own signature drinks by choosing a tea, dairy, and topping(s). *** Golden Phoenix Oolong 100% iced 100% sweet ($6.25 + boba $0.75): At 100% sweetness the drink was too sweet and probably should have stuck with 70%. Not sure why but the drink had a funky aroma that wasn't exactly my cup of tea. The boba were nice and chewy. *** 3-star for the drink with A-tier boba quality, but not good enough to push it up to 4-star.

Amy L.

I noticed they have been doing bogo every week but only for the specific ones they mention for that week. It is prerty worth since boba drinks these days are so expensive. I wasnt feeling like boba since i was full and ended up getting roobios tea with rose tea cream. I love the rose cream on any of their drinks. This time the tea seemed a little watered down. Not sure if thats how roobios is supposed to be but the rose cream made it amazing.

BOGO
Cuc N.

First time trying the Alhambra location! There is one in temple city too! They have aesthetic cups with plastic sealed lids. Their color scheme of navy and gold is really nice. Pros: -occasional BOGO deals -uses real milk -variety of exquisite tea leaves with samples to sniff and descriptions before ordering -very friendly staff Cons: -shared busy lot with dim sum

Store decor that shows off all the tea leaves that they used here.
Steve H.

On a Monday early afternoon, four patrons decided to visit Formosa Aroma to take advantage of BOGO offer of boba milk tea at this new Taiwanese bubble tea chain store. Store is clean, modern, and welcoming as it concentrates on showing how real teas are used in their boba milk tea. Service is good. We are greeted upon entering; very busy making drink orders. We order oriental beauty oolong boba milk tea with less sugar and less ice. The boba milk tea is warm on top and sweet syrup is still at the bottom. They choose to use more environmentally friendly cup, the younger patrons commented that they would like to see their tea and boba. Oriental beauty oolong tea is strong, and brings out flavor. However, you need to stir first to mix the sugary syrup. The bobas are soft and warm. I personally love how strong the tea is. The Alhambra location does have shared parking lot in the building.

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Monica T.

Went to Formosa Aroma in Alhambra and got their BOGO drink of the week which is an Earl Grey milk tea with crystal boba. It was honestly kind of weird at first, but it slowly grew on me, so I'd say it ended up being good... just unexpected at first. However, their menu has a lot of other drinks that look really promising though, so I'd definitely come back to try more. Service was really nice and they gave good recommendations, which I appreciated. There's also a good amount of seating inside with outlets and WiFi which makes it a great place to get work done. Parking is easy too since they have a lot in the back. Overall, I'd come back to give their other drinks a try!

Leslie S.

Loved their mango pomelo sago drink! Came on a weekend and wasn't busy. Service was pretty quick! I was more excited to try these umeyaki cakes and after 10 or so minutes, I got them hot and fresh. It didn't have any filling but they were still so good. If you love taiyaki you'll love the umeyaki here too :-) i think these sweets are what sets this place apart from other boba places in Alhambra. Def worth checking out!

Matcha pudding milk tea
Francisco M.

There's street parking or a small lot to get here. There's some amount of seating but can get packed quick. It's best for grabbing a drink to-go. They have lots of options for customization. The staff are nice. And it has a chill vibe overall. I got the matcha pudding milk tea. It was pretty good. It was 70% sweet which was a perfect amount. You do get the taste of tea. The matcha pudding is good although over time the ice gets in the way. As the drinks level drops, the ice mixes with the pudding. Not the worst thing, just an observation. I'd probably get less ice mext time.

Guava lime green tea
Candyce P.

Always a go to drink place whenever I'm in the 626! All of the fruit teas I've tried are really refreshing, and even tho I get 0% sweet the drinks are still sweet. Love the basil seed topping as well as the aiyu jelly. The cashiers here are all really attentive and always give me good recs! There's a lot of seating in this boba shop too so I would imagine it's a great place to do work.

Teeling L.

Formosa Aroma is a prominent, Asian-owned bubble tea establishment located in Alhambra. Opened in August 2023, the shop aims to elevate Alhambra's boba scene by using authentic ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. All tea leaves are imported directly from Taiwan, with different varieties sourced from specific cities across the island. The cafe offers a bright, modern, and spacious environment with warm lighting. It includes amenities such as tables with chargers and small lamps, making it a popular spot for studying or social gatherings. It also has free WiFi access. Service is generally friendly and efficient but can be slow during busy periods. The shop uses specialized espresso style tea machines to brew each cup fresh, ensuring a consistent and rich flavor profile. Signature drinks include the Pouchung Tea Latte, Formosa Ocean (a butterfly pea flower drink), and the Noble Consort Black Tea. They also have unique snacks like tea-infused popcorn (flavors include jasmine and hibiscus) and Formosa Umeyaki, a snack that's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Customers can fully personalize their drinks by selecting from over 12 tea varieties and fresh topping like taro balls or barely boba. Most drinks allow for full customization of sugar, ice, and dairy/non-dairy milk options. Their drinks were visually appealing but lack of tea flavors for our tastes. We might come back and try their special snacks and other popular specialty drinks in the future. There's a small parking lot in the back and street parking, though can be difficult during meal times.

Mango pomelo sago
Sarah Y.

Their mango pomelo sago here was great! The manager was working the cashier when we visited and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu -- he gave great recommendations and helped us pick something we'd enjoy. I will say some drinks here can be a hit or miss, but I'd absolutely recommend the mango pomelo sago, especially if you're coming late at night and want something caffeine-free that feels more like a dessert. Sometimes pomelo sago drinks can be overly thick or heavy, but this one was well balanced. The bits of fresh pomelo pulp made it more approachable and helped cut through the creamy richness with a light tartness. We got it less sweet, which was perfect and let the natural flavors come through. Definitely worth trying if you're into dessert-style drinks!

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Can we bring our dogs in and sit there inside?

I would assume no, unless they're a service dog. I don't think pets are usually allowed indoors and there's no outdoor patio here.

Would anyone recommend this spot to study/get work done?

There are a few tables there that you can sit at and have ports so you can charge your laptop or phone so I'm guessing they had in mind when they first made the place. Also offer free wifi as well

Do they sell hot drinks?

Yes, we do. Thank you,… Read more

Is there any outdoor seating there?

No. Only indoor seating.

Has anyone tried the taro ball trifecta topping? Is it good? Please describe!

its good.

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